Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Fri 9/12/25 5:24 PM

Hooker (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
After back-to-back limited practices to begin the week, Hooker logged a full session Friday. Hooker played all 63 defensive snaps in the Cowboys' Week 1 loss to the Eagles and recorded nine tackles (four solo).

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Wed 9/10/25 7:57 PM

Hooker is dealing with a foot injury and logged a limited practice Wedneday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker logged all 62 of Dallas' defensive snaps in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Eagles and played well, notching nine tackles. However, he picked up an injury to his foot in the contest. Hooker's ability to participate in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday suggests he has a chance of suiting up Sunday against the Giants, though his status the remainder of the week should provide more clarity.

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Fri 9/5/25 8:39 PM

Hooker tallied nine tackles (four solo) during the Cowboys' 24-20 loss to the Eagles on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker tied with Kenneth Murray for the most tackles on the Cowboys, and the duo each played all 63 defensive snaps in Thursday's regular-season opener. Hooker played 1,008 defensive snaps last season and will operate as an every-down safety alongside Donovan Wilson in 2025. The Cowboys host the NFC East rival Giants on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Tue 1/7/25 9:57 PM

Hooker finished 2024 with career highs in tackles (81), solo tackles (51) and pass breakups (five), while also picking off two passes.
EDGE Analysis
The safety also started all 17 regular-season games and played on at least 81 percent of the defensive snaps in each. Hooker, a 2017 first-round pick of the Colts, signed with the Cowboys in 2021, re-signed for two years in 2022 and inked a three-year, $24-million extension in 2023 through 2026.

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Mon 12/30/24 2:46 PM

Hooker tallied nine tackles (six solo) during the Cowboys' 41-7 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker co-led the Cowboys in tackling Sunday with Eric Kendricks, and it was the former's highest total of the 2024 regular season. Hooker is now up to a career-high 75 tackles (46 total) and four pass defenses (two interceptions) through 16 regular-season games. The 2017 first-round pick will look to close out the regular season on a high note against the Commanders next Sunday.

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Thu 12/19/24 7:29 PM

Hooker (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, but that doesn't appear to be bothering him anymore as he was able to practice in full Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Hooker should be good to go against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Over his last five games, Hooker has registered 25 tackles (12 solo) and two interceptions.

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Wed 12/18/24 6:15 PM

Hooker (ankle) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker registered two solo tackles and played 48 defensive snaps during the Cowboys' Week 15 win over the Panthers. However, it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process which limited him in Wednesday's walkthrough. Hooker will need to practice in full over the next two days in order to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Tue 12/10/24 9:44 PM

Hooker tallied seven tackles (four solo) and an interception in the Cowboys' loss to the Bengals on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker was one of the few bright spots on Dallas' defense during Monday's loss as he recorded the team's only interception of Joe Burrow, which was his second of the campaign. Throughout 13 games played this season, the 2017 first-round pick has racked up 61 tackles (36 solo), which is just one short of his career high set back in 2022.

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Fri 9/20/24 5:30 PM

Hooker (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens and is expected to play, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker was upgraded to full participation for Friday's practice and is ready to go Sunday. The 28-year-old safety has played 93 percent of the defensive snaps through two games, recording six tackles (three solo).

Malik Hooker
S DAL (10)
Wed 9/18/24 6:19 PM

Hooker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker was added to Wednesday's injury report with a shoulder issue following the team's first practice of the week. He will have two more chances Thursday and Friday to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Baltimore. The 2017 first-round pick has totaled six tackles (three solo) over the first two games of the regular season.